2013 in Music

by Maddi Frick

Aside from releases I'm looking forward to in pop music (Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Justin Timberlake!!!) in 2013, this year promises to provide stellar music, like any other year.  Here are some highlights so far:

WakeOwl - Wild Country
Lead singer Colyn Cameron used to write rap and hip-hop, but he's changed his tune, and it's delicious.

They'll be at the 7th Street Entry on Valentine's Day.  



Chastity Brown - Back Roads Highway

Originally from Tennessee, Chastity is calling Minneapolis home for the moment.

 
Seth Glier - Things I Should Let You Know
He's a Grammy Nominee.  And he's cute.  But seriously, love this album.

Summer Music: 2012

by Maddi Frick

The earth is warming, the crows are awake way too early and it's summer 2012.  I'm eagerly consuming new music at an alarming pace.  After being devoid of new music the past new months, the avalanche at the KAXE studios makes me giddy.  So to inhale even more, let's see what else is coming these next few sunny months.

Fiona Apple | Alanis Morissette

For some reason, these two are always combined in my mind.  Maybe it has something to do with their music videos.  Fiona's album, The Idler Wheel, the first in 7 years, releases in June.  Alanis's album, Havoc and Bright Lights, won't release until late August.

Tallest Man On Earth

 Releasing in June, TMOE's There's No Leaving Now is one album I will buy/download immediately with no preview.  Just give me more. 

Maroon 5 

Sue me.  I like Maroon 5.  A lot.  Coming out in June, Overexposed will hopefully give us more pop hits to sing along with in the car.  And I can't wait.  

Glen Hansard

He's Irish!  He was in a movie!  I bet you've heard him before.  And that movie Once?  It's a broadway musical now.  This is his first solo album- Rhythm and Repose releases in June.

Passion Pit

 I really like some of Passion Pit's songs, and I really don't like some of their songs.  Hopefully Gossamer will provide a few hits to fall in love with.   Releases in July.

50 Cent | Chris Brown | will.i.am | Flo Rida

If you don't like hip-hop, this is a warning.  If you love hip-hop, I think you'll be happy.  In a span of 4 days, right before July 4th, 4 major hip-hop players will all have albums releasing.  That's a lot of hip-hop music.

Summer Essentials: August Edition

by Maddi Frick

 
Wasn't I just writing the July edition yesterday? 

Pepper Rabbit - Red Velvet Snowball

The duo (who's names are Xander and Luc) Pepper Rabbit will release their second album on August 9th.  They've toured with Freelance Whales and Passion Pit.

Luke Temple - Don't Act Like You Don't Care
Out of Brooklyn, New York, Luke Temple's music is sure to calm you down on a harried August day.  Releasing August 16th.

Beirut - The Rip Tide
Releasing August 30th, the New Mexico band Beirut will bring more of its fusion of Balkan folk with Western pop to the world.
 

Summer Essentials: July Edition

by Maddi Frick

It's time to break out the popsicles as sun has finally decided to show itself.

A fair warning about music coming out this July; there isn't much. But still some albums to take note of:

Little Dragon - Ritual Reunion

Swedish electronic band Little Dragon will be releasing their 3rd album on July 5th.  

 They Might Be Giants - Join Us

The band's 15th album will be their first non-children's album since 2007, releasing on July 19th.

Old 97's - Grand Theatre Volume 2

Following their October release of Volume 1, this album, releasing on July 5th, will make the rest of the tracks tested at the Grand Theatre in Austin, Texas available to fans.

What's New on KAXE

Robbie Robertson "How to Become Clairvoyant"
Devotchka "100 Lovers"
The Cowboy Junkies "Demsong Volume 2"
Andrew Anderson "As Long as This Thing's Flyin'"
Pete Sinjin "Better Angles Radio"
Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion "Bright Examples"
Jugalbandi "From Is to Was"
John-Alex Mason "Jook Joint Thunderclap"
Bobby Long "A Winter Tale"
Read more on the Currents Playlist...

What's New on KAXE

Carrie Elkin "Call it My Garden"
Amos Lee "Mission Bell"
North Mississippi Allstars "Keys to the Kingdom"
Malcolm Holcombe "To Drink the Rain"
Lori McKenna "Lorraine"
Hot Club of Cowtown "What Makes Bob Holler"
Greg Allman "Low Country Blues"
Lisa Morales "Beautiful Mistake"
Read more on the Currents Playlist...

What's New on KAXE

Abigail Washburn "City of Refuge"
The Bridge "National Bohemian"
Edie Brickell "Edie Brickell"
Amos Lee "Mission Bell"
Vusi Mahlesela "Say Africa"
Red Bird "Live at the Cafe Carpe, Fort Atkinson, WI"
Damon Fowler "Devil Got His Way"
North Mississippi Allstars "Keys to the Kingdom"
Read more on the Currents Playlist...

What's New on KAXE

Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band - Almost Acoustic
Regina Spektor - Live in London
Loreena McKennitt - The Wind that Shakes the Barley
Jonathan Byrd - Cackalack
Leyla Fences - Liars, Cheats & Fools
Ted Hu - Wolves, Foxes and Cranes
The Best of Sacred Steal
Modern Day Moonshine - Refuge
Eric Johnson - Up Close
Read more on the Currents Playlist...

What's New On KAXE

John Lennon & Yoko Ono "Double Fantasy / Stripped Down"
The Civil Wars "Barton Hallow"
Balval "Le Ciel Tout Nu"
Sara Lee "A Bad Think"
The Delta Flyers "Sixteen Bars"
Elizabeth and the Catapult "The Other Size of Zero"
Electric Owls "Cullowhee Songs"
Po Boyz "Country Funk"
Tony Joe White "The Shine"
Read more on the Currents Playlist...

What's New on KAXE

The Volebeats "The Volebeats"
Syd Barrett "An Introduction To..."
Norah Jones "Featuring"
Spider John Koerner "Stargeezer"
Dar Williams "Many Great Companions"
Lake Street Dive "Lake Street Dive"
Asylum Street Spankers "Mercurial"
Eden Brent "Ain't Got No Troubles"
The High Dials "Anthems for Doomed Youth"
Badly Drawn Boy "It's What I'm Thinking"
Read more on the Currents Playlist...

What's New on KAXE

7 Walkers "7 Walkers"
The Jimi Hendrix Anthology "West Coast Seattle Boy"
Natasha Borzilova "Balancing Act"
Devon Allman's Honeytribe "Space Age Blues"
The Sails "A Headful of Stars"
Greg Ruby Quartet "Look Both Ways"
Annie Gallup "Weather"
Louisiana Swamp Stomp
Shannon Whitworth "Water Bound"
Read more on the Currents Playlist...

What's New on KAXE

Paul McCartney & Wings "Band on the Run"
Elton John & Leon Russell "The Union"
Buddy Guy "Living Proof"
Raza de Oro "Los Cenzontles"
Santana "Guitar Heaven"
Bob Dylan "The Witmark Demos: 62-64"
Ray Charles "Rare Genius"
The Ghillies! "Meet the Ghillies!"
Read more on the Currents Playlist...

What's New on KAXE

The Guggenheim Grotto "The Universe is Laughing"
Elvis Costello "National Ransom"
John Lennon "Power to the People: The Hits"
KT Tunstall "Tiger Sun"
The Secret Sisters "The Secret Sisters"
RTO "Ride or Fly"
Raul Malo "Sinners & Saints"
Paul Mark "Mirage Cartography"
Nelly McKay "Home Sweet Mobile Home"
Neil Young "Le Noise"
Read more on the Currents Playlist...

What's New on KAXE

Kyle Andrews "Kangaroo"
James Cotton "Giant"
Green Whiskey "Triple Shot High"
Leonard Cohen "Songs from the Road"
Los Lonely Boys "Keep on Giving: Acoustic Live!"
Eric Brace & Peter Cooper "Master Sessions"
Head Like a Kite "Dreams Suspend Night"
Gin Blossoms "Chocolate Cake"
Read more on the Currents Playlist...

What's New on KAXE

Buxter Hoot'n "In Another Life"
Jenny and Johnny "I'm Having Fun Now"
JP, Chrissie & the Fairground Boys "Fidelity!"
Kim Richey "Wreck Your Wheels"
The Black Angels "Phosphene Dream"
Mavis Staples "You Are Not Alone"
Elizabeth McQueen "The Laziest Girl in Town"
David Bowie "Station to Station"
Read more on the Currents Playlist...

What's New on KAXE

Land of Talk "Cloak and Cipher"
Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs "God Willin' & the Creek Don't Rise"
The Weepies "Be My Thrill"
Bill Kirchen "Word to the Wise"
Michael Franti & Spearhead "The Sound of Sunshine"
Fitz & the Tantrums "Pickin' Up the Pieces"
The Blues Shadows "On the Floor of Heaven"
Jessie Baker "Yessir"
Read more on the Currents Playlist...

What's New on KAXE

Tribute to Shel Silverstein "Twistable Turnable Man"
Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan "Hawk"
Indigenous "The Acoustic Sessions"
Ra Ra Riot "The Orchard"
James "The Morning After the Night Before"
Pacifika "Supermagique"
Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band "Legacy"
Eels "Tomorrow Morning"
Read more on the Currents Playlist...

What's New on KAXE

Jon Langford & Skull Orchard "Old Devils"
Charlie Musselwhite "The Well"
Mike and Ruthie "Million to One"
JJ Grey and Mofro "Georgia Warehouse"
Miggs "Wide Awake and Naked"
Strange Rebel Frequency "Our Refining Days"
The Starlings "Bright Light"
Defibulators "Corn Money"
Read more on the Currents Playlist...

What's New on KAXE

Robert Plant "Band of Joy"
Arcade Fire "The Suburbs"
The Black Crowes "Croweology"
Giving Tree Band "Great Possessions"
Anne McCue "Broken Promise Land"
Megan McCormick "Honest Words"
Amelia Curran "Hunter, Hunter"
Read more on the Currents Playlist...

What's New on KAXE

The Giving Tree Band "The Joke, The Threat & the Obvious"
Brian Wilson "Reimagines Gershwin"
Great Big Sea "Safe Upon the Shore"
These United States "What Lasts"
Angel Band "Bless My Soul"
Stevie Ray Vaughan "Couldn't Stand the Weather"
Los Lobos "Tin Can Trust"
Herbie Hanbcock "The Imagine Project"
Read more on the Currents Playlist...